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A retired army couple looking to escape busy Bedfordshire enlist Margherita Taylor to help them spend their house-hunting budget in the rural wilds of Norfolk.

A retired army couple looking to escape busy Bedfordshire enlist Margherita Taylor to help them spend their house-hunting budget of £680,000 in the rural wilds of Norfolk. On their wish list are three bedrooms, some land, a potential income and seclusion. Taking a break from the properties, Margherita learns about the world’s most expensive spice, saffron.

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57 minutes

Last on

Thu 17 Sep 2026 14:45
BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD

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Credits

Presenter Margherita Taylor
Series Editor Emma Smith
Executive Producer John Comerford
Production Company FremantleMedia

Broadcasts

  • Sun 25 Sep 2022 14:05
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Fri 22 Nov 2024 14:45
    BBC One except HD
  • Fri 14 Nov 2025 14:45
    BBC One except HD
  • Thu 17 Sep 2026 14:45
    BBC One except HD, Scotland & Scotland HD

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